This is more of an idea than a recipe! Sometimes you have to make food fun for kids and enjoy the moment where something as simple as coloring pasta noodles makes an easy and successful dinner time! Continue reading
Baked Caprese Rigatoni
This is a go to recipe with my family when I need something quick and simple, yet delicious and pretty for dinner! I always buy my ingredients for this meal at Trader Joes; I love this little store and I’m lucky enough to have one less than 10 minutes from our home. Continue reading
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Movie Night at Home
Family nights are some of my favorite nights and to keep it fun I like to get a little creative from time to time! Our family loves movies and we go to the theater often, so when another family night at home came around I thought why not bring one of our favorite outings to our home! Continue reading
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Frame your Wedding Dress
When you think about wedding keepsakes you probably think dried flowers, garter, invitations, programs and of course your photos. How about your dress? During my engagement, I saw an idea on Pinterest to frame your wedding dress and Immediately fell in love with the idea! I couldn’t imagine Continue reading
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Graham Cracker Cookies
My first thought after writing the title to this post is that I need to come up with a better name for these “cookies”! Feel free to share some ideas in the comment section! Every year, I bake Christmas cookies with my Mom and Grandma; this is one of my very favorite traditions and I’m so happy we are still able to enjoy this day together each year. These ‘graham cracker cookies’ are always Continue reading
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Banana Split…without the ice cream?
These cute little treats are fun to make and simple enough that kids can help! They would be an adorable addition to a ‘make your own’ dessert buffet and taste every bit as good as they look. Continue reading
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Chicken Pot Pie Crumble
This is a great comfort meal perfect for these Fall and Winter months! It’s a bit of a different take on the classic chicken pot pie and was approved by my whole family, including my sometimes picky stepdaughter! Continue reading
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Countdown to Midnight
I’ve always enjoyed the parties with friends on New Years Eve, but I must say these past couple years I’ve enjoyed the family New Years Eve activities even more; kids can really make all holidays extra fun in a new way! This was our eventful 2013 to 2014 New Years Eve night! I found this great idea on Pinterest Continue reading
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Candy Cane Marshmallows
Pinterest is a great place to find fun ideas, especially around the holidays! When I came across this one I knew it would be something fun to do with my step daughter and simple enough that she could handle with ease! And, they look really cute! These would be a great little gift to hand out or a yummy treat to take to school or work! So let’s get started… Continue reading
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Christmas Eve Gift
I love traditions and started this one in 2012 for my stepdaughter! Each Christmas Eve she finds a special gift under the tree not to be opened until that evening! The gifts vary slightly each year, but it’s always Continue reading
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